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● Traveloka App, an easy, one-stop hotel and flight travel booking app, is available in the Philippines. ● Traveloka has part...

● Traveloka App, an easy, one-stop hotel and flight travel booking app, is available in the Philippines.

● Traveloka has partnered with hundreds of local and international airlines and tens of thousands of hotels worldwide to give widest options and best prices.

● Traveloka offers multiple payment options with no booking fees.

Manila, Philippines - Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s leading travel booking app for domestic and international hotels and flights, is now available in the Philippines.

At a time when travel is becoming a trend rather than a luxury, Filipinos seek adventure in unusual destinations, often planning and organizing their own itineraries for a unique and personal travel experience. With the Traveloka App, Filipinos gain access to an easy, one-stop booking app that offers low cost flights and high quality, affordable hotel options around the globe, including domestic destinations.

Best and Final prices - Traveloka shows customers the final price as they book their accommodations, with no hidden or additional charges. It works with its hotel and flight partners to give customers the best possible prices around.

A trusted travel partner - Traveloka provides their customers the privilege of being assisted 24/7 with their friendly customer service representatives.

Hassle-free booking - Traveloka partners with the best airlines and hotels to ensure that customers get a hassle-free travel experience. The app itself simplifies travel through its straightforward interface.

Price Alerts - Traveloka wants customers to find the most affordable airfare on their desired date and route. With the price alerts, customers get to receive an alert whenever the prices match their budget via push notification and email, in a daily or weekly basis.

“Traveloka will take you places. That's our guarantee. The app is designed to enable mobility especially for young travelers, giving them the best experience from the moment the inspiration to travel hits them to the time they reached their destination. Plus, we always make sure that our users will always get exclusive travel deals to encourage them to explore more destinations, or as simple as experiencing a relaxing staycation,” Poch Ceballos, Traveloka Philippines Country Manager.

The Traveloka App enables Filipinos to go to their next dream destinations, giving them a chance to be consumed by wanderlust, and once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences.

This June, Traveloka will be having a promo with greater deals for travel bugs itching to explore more destinations. Get updates by downloading the Traveloka app on Google PlayStore and iTunes App Store. You may also visit www.traveloka.com/en-ph/ and follow Traveloka on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @travelokaph

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About Traveloka

Traveloka is one of the fastest growing tech company in Southeast Asia that provides travel booking app for domestic and international destinations. Traveloka can be accessed through desktop, mobile web, and mobile application (Android and iOS) anytime and anywhere. Currently, Traveloka mobile application has been downloaded for over 15 million times. Traveloka has established partnerships with more than 70 domestic and international airlines, serving more than 100,000 different routes throughout Asia Pacific and Europe. Traveloka has listed more than 100,000 of hotels worldwide. A secure payment system, various payment methods, an easy user experience, a 24 hours call center service, also the everyday low and transparent price without booking fees are the key services that Traveloka offers to customers, enabling a mobility lifestyle.

Celebrity marriages have spurred conversations about what it means to practice work-life balance and how they can make their personal and...

Celebrity marriages have spurred conversations about what it means to practice work-life balance and how they can make their personal and professional lives work. With undeniably busy schedules and work responsibilities, how do they keep their family together?

JC and Bianca Gonzalez-Intal are widely known in their respective careers, with JC being a star basketball player and Bianca being a constant face on Filipinos’ TV screens. The couple got married in 2014, and welcomed their first child, Lucia, in 2015.

Recently, the family of three was introduced as ambassadors for Samsung Digital Appliances, further strengthening awareness on the brand’s innovations for the home.

“The Intals embody many Filipino families that make an effort of balancing the demands of work and quality family time. By having JC, Bianca, and Lucia on board, we hope to reach more consumers who continuously seek smarter solutions for their home,” says Samsung Marketing Director Chad Sotelo.

Samsung believes that no matter how challenging life can get, spending time with the entire family remains a top priority. That is why the brand commits to providing home appliances that make tasks as easy, as fast, and as efficient as possible. Bringing this vision to life, the tech giant partnered with renowned director Pepe Diokno and Honor Thy Father screenwriter Lilit Reyes for a two-part web video series that aims to promote ways to create precious bonding moments with the family.

Titled “Comfortable Living,” the first webisode has Bianca revealing her favorite parts of the home, which include her baby’s room, the dining area, and the bedroom. The young celebrity mom also explains how these areas are important in keeping her family close and intact. “Couple Time,” on the other hand, tackles how JC and Bianca keep their relationship growing despite having busy schedules. Both videos feature snippets of the Intals’ ordinary but treasured everyday experiences—something that families all over the Philippines can also relate to.

The webisodes also show how the Intal family conquers daily challenges and lets go of their worries with the help of the Samsung Wind-Free™ Air Conditioner. With the world's first Wind-Free™ cooling technology, families like them can feel cool fast without the unpleasant feeling of cold draft or direct wind. Cool air is gently dispersed through the 21,000 micro holes to reach the room’s ideal temperature, making cherished moments at home more comfortable.

Catch the webisodes and learn how to keep your home comfortably cool by visiting the Samsung Facebook page. For more information, visit www.samsung.com/ph.

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About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI and LED solutions. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at http://news.samsung.com.

Get a chance to win and live your dream of owning a one-bedroom condominium at Park West in Bonifacio Global City or drive home a brand n...

Get a chance to win and live your dream of owning a one-bedroom condominium at Park West in Bonifacio Global City or drive home a brand new 2017 Toyota Innova J DSL M/T in PSBank’s “Win the Dream (57 Treats)” raffle promo.

The “Win the Dream” raffle is open to all new and existing individual or joint deposit clients of PSBank. To earn a raffle entry, simply maintain at least a Month-to-Date (MTD) Average Daily Balance (ADB) of PhP50,000 in your PSBank Peso Checking or Peso Savings account or USD1,000 in your PSBank Dollar Savings account from June 1 to November 30, 2017. You will earn more e-raffle entries for every PhP50,000 or USD1,000 additional deposit in your account. The higher the ADB, the more chances of winning.

All raffle winners will be drawn electronically on December 14, 2017; 5:00pm; at the PSBank Head Office in Makati City.

To know more about this promotion, visit: www.psbank.com.ph and click on the Best Deals>Promos Tab.

About PSBank

PSBank is a key player in the Philippine consumer banking industry. The Bank emerged as the 2nd strongest bank in the Asian Banker's AB500 annual ranking 2016-2017 edition. PSBank is the only savings bank that has consistently cornered a spot in the list of the top 10 strongest banks in the country for six consecutive years. We have expanded our network to more than 250 branches and more than 600 ATMs nationwide.

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Time to Show Your Pinoy Dishes with a Twist through the ‘Funlasang Pinoy’ Culinary Cook-off Unilever Food Solutions launches a culina...

Time to Show Your Pinoy Dishes with a Twist through the ‘Funlasang Pinoy’ Culinary Cook-off

24 May 2017, Philippines – As a staple in dining tables, Filipino dishes rarely get their much-deserved appreciation from Filipino diners themselves. However, in other countries such as the United States, London, Canada, and Germany, our well-loved classics are gaining popularity. As such, Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) Philippines challenges chefs and cooks across the country to make classic Pinoy dishes more exciting by putting flavorful twists that will bring these dishes to the spotlight.

In a culinary competition dubbed as ‘Funlasang Pinoy’, Filipino chefs and cooks are invited to showcase their creativity by innovating the classic recipes of pansit, sinigang, kaldereta, tapa, and sisig with a different and creative twist they could think of. The competition runs until July 15, 2017.

“Our local cuisine is an amazing treasure that we Filipinos are proud of. However, as the dining scene gets more crowded with a variety of choices and evolving palate of diners for good food, there’s obviously a need to make our classic Pinoy dishes more current and interesting,” said James Benedict Carreon, Managing Director of UFS Philippines. “This is why we have launched this competition—to encourage more culinary experts to unleash their ingenuity in the kitchen and create fun and interesting Filipino dishes with a twist that will surely reignite and pique their diners’ interest for Filipino food.”

The Competition

To join the competition, cooks and chefs in the Philippines should come up with their recipes showing their own creative takes on the classic pansit, sinigang, kaldereta, tapa, and sisig dishes. The challenge? Think of a delicious twist and go as far as they can from the original dish to create exciting new recipes using Knorr® products and Lady’s Choice® Real Mayonnaise.

These recipes and their corresponding dish shots should be submitted to www.ufs.com/FunlasangPinoyPromo until July 15, 2017. All entries will be judged according to the following criteria: creativity of the twist, food presentation, and the use of Unilever Food Solutions products included in the competition.

The top 10 finalists to be announced on July 30 will be able to present their chosen recipes in a live cook-off in front of esteemed experts from the Philippine culinary industry and diners during the first ‘Funlasang Pinoy Twist Fest’ slated to happen in August 2017. Their recipes will also be featured in the official Funlasang Pinoy Cookbook to be published soon after.

In addition to this, the first-ever Funlasang Pinoy Twist Fest champion, who will have the most unique and delicious recipe among all dishes, will receive an additional P100,000 cash prize and exclusive publicity features.

The Bigger Cause

Aside from launching this competition for the Filipino chefs and cooks, UFS also hopes to use this as an avenue to create a bigger impact in the Philippine culinary scene.

“By initiating this endeavor, we hope to put the limelight back to Filipino cuisine and re-ignite the love of our fellowmen for our own local dishes. Through the talents of our genius culinary experts, and with the help of the right products, Pinoy dishes can be more fun, interesting, and keep up with the competitive landscape of the food industry,” added Carreon.

To know more about the UFS Funlasang Pinoy competition, visit www.ufs.com.

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Unilever Food Solutions – Who We Are

At Unilever Food Solutions, we help food operators all over the world serve tasty, wholesome meals that keep guests coming back for more.

We create ingredients that save precious prep time in the kitchen, without compromising on flavour or flair, and constantly provide ideas and inspiration that keep your menu fresh and exciting. Our ingredients are some of the staples of professional kitchens in 74 countries around the world: Knorr, Lady’s Choice, Best Foods, Lipton and more.

We’ve been in food since the 1880s. We’re chefs ourselves. So we understand that critical balance between impressing your guests and making a profit. And how to keep your menus and recipes fresh and exciting, as times and tastes change.

For more information on Unilever Food Solutions, please visit: www.ufs.com.

Jack ‘n Jill Calbee, the #PotatoPros, had their potato mascot, Jaga, visit an artist along the strip of ‘D Mall in Boracay to have his ima...

Jack ‘n Jill Calbee, the #PotatoPros, had their potato mascot, Jaga, visit an artist along the strip of ‘D Mall in Boracay to have his image sketched. The cuddly potato made “LaBoracay” more fun for the vacationers as he visited different spots, and gave away packs of the new Jack ‘n Jill Calbee Honey Butter -- crispy, thin-sliced potato chips with a hint of sweet honey creamy butter.

Staying connected and in the loop is now what everyone needs, and topnotch smartphones like the new Huawei P10 are best enjoyed with a po...

Staying connected and in the loop is now what everyone needs, and topnotch smartphones like the new Huawei P10 are best enjoyed with a postpaid plan that gives just that.

Huawei P10, with its innovative features, is poised to set the bar for one of the most exciting smartphones in the market.

With the right postpaid plan, here's a rundown on how you can have an awesome connected experience:

1. Get it with Globe Postpaid's ThePLAN

What better way to enjoy the all-new Huawei P10 than with larger than life data to fully maximize its features? Now, it is exclusively available through Globe, powered by its newest postpaid offer - ThePLAN. The new P10 is free starting at ThePLAN 1799 and customers can enjoy big benefits starting with 11GB of data, unlimited calls to Globe and TM, unlimited texts to other networks, six-month free access to Netflix and HOOQ, and three-month free access to Spotify. All the data plus the entertainment you need right on your mobile!

2. Up your Instagram game

Up your Instagram game with Huawei P10’s unique cameras! The device has the Leica Dual Camera 2.0, which combines two photos to enhance detail and contrast. The 12MP and 20MP cameras also lets you quickly adjust the exposure, white balance, ISO, and aperture to let you take studio-like photos that will guarantee likes on your social media page. On top of that, the device will offer the never-before-seen Leica Portrait mode, which will combine the Bokeh effect and Beauty Mode effects. It’s a great selfie partner!

3. Start a vlog

Huawei P10 photos are cool, but you know what’s cooler? Videos. Take the best quality videos using the Leica-engineered cameras. This will work best on your travel videos, but you can record ordinary scenes and watch it become a work of art. This might be the start of your vlogging career!

4. Play games with zero lags

Enjoy your favorite games and experience zero lags! Apart from its gorgeous visuals and expandable memory, the device runs on 4GB of RAM and a powerful processor that lets you shift from one app to another without delay. May we recommend the popular Mobile Legends?

5. Watch the latest movies and shows on Netflix and HOOQ

A smartphone is meant to do a lot of things, and one of them is to watch movies and TV shows on the go. The Huawei P10 delivers on this, with its full HD feature that brings you right in the action of what you’re watching. This means more vibrant scenes and crisp colors. The 5.1-inch screen is big enough for you to appreciate what’s going on, and yet light enough to be enjoyed anywhere. Make sure to catch upcoming shows on Netflix and HOOQ!

6. Listen to Spotify

If music is your thing, you can listen to the thousands of playlists available on Spotify, or create your own. The Huawei P10 has storage space of 64GB, which can be expanded up to 256GB, so that means you can download your playlists for offline listening!

7. Catch up on the Playoff with NBA League Pass

Basketball fans can enhance their viewing experience with the NBA League Pass, a subscription service that lets you watch NBA games live, complete with multi-game views and high-definition quality. You can also watch replays and in-game highlights on-demand, as well as have access to the NBA archives, which has over 60 hours of worth of replays from recent seasons, classic games, special features, interviews, and documentaries. It’s perfect for Huawei P10’s vivid display!

Operations of Cebu Pacific in Mindanao remain normal, with no restrictions or limitations imposed on air travel by the authorities. H...

Operations of Cebu Pacific in Mindanao remain normal, with no restrictions or limitations imposed on air travel by the authorities.

However, in light of recent situation in Marawi City and the declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao, Cebu Pacific and Cebgo strongly advise all its passengers to allot sufficient travel time to get to the airports due to the heightened security measures being implemented. Heavy traffic is also anticipated around the areas as numerous check points are expected to be put up.

Guests flying to and from any Cebu Pacific or Cebgo destination in Mindanao from May 25 to 31, 2017 who are concerned about travelling at this time may opt to rebook their tickets from free within 30 days; or place the cost of the ticket in a travel fund for future use.

For flight rebookings or other concerns, guests are advised to contact the Cebu Pacific hotline at +632 7020-888. They may also message the official Cebu Pacific Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/cebupacificair) or Twitter (@CebuPacificAir) accounts.

CEB also reminds its passengers of the following:

· Remember to bring a valid ID* to be presented during check-in and boarding.

· Liquids, aerosols, and gels inside a hand-carry bag should be in a container (100 ml or less) and they should be placed in a clear, re-se­alable plastic bag.

· Be conscious in bringing objects with sharp edges (i.e. nail files, nippers, nail cutters, scissors, etc.) as these may not be allowed in your hand-carry baggage

· If you are bringing gadgets like your laptop, be prepared to take it out for inspection

Jeane Maravillas Regondola thanks GetGo and Honda for the unexpected reward of a lifetime. Three lucky GetGo members got more that what...

Jeane Maravillas Regondola thanks GetGo and Honda for the unexpected reward of a lifetime.

Three lucky GetGo members got more that what they asked for. Not only did they earn the points to fly for free but they also got to drive a brand-new Honda Mobilio for free.

Andrew Del Pilar, Janna Leah Dans, and Jeane Maravillas Regondola just converted their loyalty points to GetGo points and was rewarded big time when they won a brand-new Honda Mobilio car in GetGo's "Points to Fly, Points to Drive" raffle promo.

“I converted my Citibank credit card points to GetGo points to avail of free flights for an upcoming family trip to attend one of my best friend's wedding,” recalled Janna, a GMA Network project manager. “This is the first time that I used my points to get free flights,” admits the GetGo member who converted the credit card points she earned in the last 8 years.

For Jeane, a 54-year-old accountant, transferring her Citibank Gold credit card’s earned points to her Citibank Cebu Pacific credit card was instrumental in her winning, especially since the points were transferred on the last day of the promo period. “I am very thankful to GetGo and Honda for this wonderful experience of winning this amazing and stunningly beautiful car,” said Jeane who hinted at giving the Honda Mobilio to her only daughter, Hazel.

Andrew Del Pilar (4th from left) quickly fell in love with his new car which he christened ‘Imman’.Awarding his brand new ride is Mr. Nik Laming, General Manager for Cebu Pacific Loyalty Division (3rd from right),and representatives from GetGo and Honda.

It was a different story for Andrew who initially doubted news that he won a Honda Mobilio. “I didn’t believe it! I thought it was a scam until I saw the official post from Facebook,” said the 27-year-old bank employee who admits to being a loyal customer of Cebu Pacific ever since he started travelling 5 years ago.

A GetGo member since 2015, Andrew makes it a point to travel to different Cebu Pacific international destinations using his GetGo points which he strives to earn the quickest way possible, including joining the “Points to Fly, Points to Drive” promo. Once, he even took advantage of a “double the points” promo, which for him was the best deal ever.

The proud owner of the new Honda Mobilio is surprised at the efforts of GetGo and its partners to provide a rewarding experience for its members. “It is absolutely amazing! I know a lot of reward programs but GetGo is simply the best. It offers great service, nice promotion and amazing flight deals.”

Aside from raffling off three Honda Mobilio vehicles, the GetGo Points to Fly, Points to Drive raffle promo also gave away 25% additional GetGo bonus points to encourage members to earn and convert their rewards points from Cebu Pacific GetGo Debit and Credit Cards, from its wide roster of bank partners, retail partners, fuel partner, hotel partners, online travel agencies, and service partners.

Not yet a GetGo member? Visit www.GetGo.com.ph or call +632 71-GETGO (43846) to discover how you can avail of a GetGo membership card, learn about the loyalty program, its partners, promos, and how to start redeeming rewards points. The latest updates are also on GetGoPH's official pages on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

4TH ANNUAL LOTTE DUTY FREE GUAM LIVE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL RETURNS JUNE 3

The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) and Lotte Duty Free announced that the 4th Annual Lotte Guam Live International Music Festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 3, 2017, at the Governor Joseph F. Flores Memorial (Ypao Beach) Park in Tumon, Guam.

"We’re looking forward to bringing back different genres of music from hit makers in this region, including K-pop and a blend of Guam’s love for reggae and island music," said GVB President and CEO Nathan Denight. "When you add the iconic backdrop of Two Lovers Point and the world famous Ypao Beach, we have everything we need for local residents and visitors to enjoy Guam’s biggest annual international music event. We encourage everyone to get their tickets and give a warm Håfa Adai welcome to our performers."

Canadian reggae fusion band Magic! will be headlining Guam Live this year. Their debut single “Rude” accumulated 1.2 billion views on YouTube and rose to the top of the charts in the United States and United Kingdom. The multi-platinum band will also perform their other hits “Don’t Kill the Magic,” “Let Your Hair Down” and “Lay You Down Easy.”

Adding to the international flare, Korean hip-hop group, "My Fans are Better Than Yours," or MFBTY has been confirmed to perform at Guam Live. Consisting of Korea’s most influential hip-hop artists Tiger JK and Yoon Mi-rae, as well as rapper Bizzy, MFBTY debuted in 2013 with their single, “Sweet Dream” and followed with their album, “Wondaland,” in 2015.

New Zealand/Australian island reggae artist Sammy J, best known for hits like “No Sleep” and “Say That You Love Me” will take the stage. In addition, island hip hop sensation Spawnbreezie will perform his smash hits “Oh my goodness” and YouTube hit “Don’t Let Go.” Guam Live also welcomes Hawaiian contemporary folk rock singer and songwriter Anuhea, known for her hit singles “Sweet Thing” and “Island Inside Me.”

Rising progressive rock reggae local band The John Dank Show will be returning to Guam Live, performing hits from their self-titled EP and album, “Lights” such as “EZ4U,” “Playing my part,” and “Current.” Local hip hop sensation Jed Antonio will also take the Guam Live stage again as a solo act with fresh beats and popular hits such as “The Low" and “Lately.” Guam’s David “Davidior” Park will cap off the star-studded Guam Live lineup, fresh off co-producing and releasing “I’m the One” by DJ Khaled featuring Justin Bieber, Lil Wayne, Chance the Rapper and Quavo. The number one single has already been viewed over 140 million times on YouTube.

Tickets are available at all 76 Circle K locations and online at www.guam-live.com. General Admission is $50 per person and $60 at the door. For music festival updates and other special announcements, go to the Guam Live website and follow Guam Live on Facebook (facebook.com/GuamLiveIMF), instagram (@guamliveimf) and twitter (@GuamLive).

Manila, Philippines – May 23, 2017 – Toby’s Sports, the largest multi-brand sports retailer in the Philippines, today unveiled a national campaign that underlines its aggressive pursuit to promote sports and an active lifestyle. The retail chain also officially launched its e-commerce site, a testament to its commitment to providing the best shopping experience to its customers, further solidifying its place as the sports retailer of choice for Filipinos.

The new campaign, titled “We Got This,” highlights an individual’s journey to achieve success in whatever sport or fitness activity he takes on. This journey is made visual in the campaign’s centerpiece, a video that examines the mental and physical hardships—from an aching, calloused body to a state of frustration and self-doubt—upon which every success story is written. The compelling video, which has already broken through digital channels and can be viewed at https://t.co/6tslkwXypK, provides inspiration to anyone who is planning to take on a similar journey.

“When you take on a new challenge or set a new goal for yourself in the realm of sports and fitness, you undergo several hurdles that make you want to give up. #WeGotThis is our rally cry to keep them going; to let them know that as the leader in the sports industry, Toby’s Sports is not just here to provide them with the right gear, but to also give them the support they need to succeed. Simply put, we have their backs every step of the way,” said Toby Claudio, President of Quorum International Inc., the parent company of Toby’s Sports.

Nearing its 40th year in business, Toby’s Sports has become more than just a store, continuously building itself as an ally in fitness and sports for its millions of customers. It prides itself in having the widest selection of products in the industry, carrying a well-curated line-up of the latest footwear, apparel and equipment from the world's best brands, plus a wide portfolio of its own in-house brands that combine performance with value. This is complemented by a team of sports enthusiasts and specialists that are more than willing to share their expertise to anyone who walks inside any of its stores. Toby’s Sports also plans to actively provide its customers with opportunities where they can achieve their sports and fitness aspirations by partnering with other organizations, coaches and trainers that are dedicated to improving people’s lives through fitness.

New e-commerce site brings Toby’s Sports closer to its customers

True to its commitment to strengthening the relationship with its customers, Toby’s Sports is extending the shopping experience well beyond mall hours with www.tobys.com – the retail chain’s e-commerce store. The new online store adds dimension to Toby’s Sports’ retail presence and distribution strategy in the country, serving as an online storefront for its ever-expanding range of products and brands, offering deals that may not be available in the physical stores. Customers can browse through product information and photos, and shop unique sizes without having to go from store to store. Customers can also enjoy the convenience of dropping off return packages via the nearest Toby’s Sports store or LBC branch.

“Our e-commerce platform was completely revamped in October 2016, and we have since added multiple services to allow for a more convenient shopping experience. Officially introducing the site at the same time as the new campaign really brings the message home for us—that our dedication to our customers is unparalleled,” Claudio quipped. “With this new online store, we can now cater to their sports and fitness needs 24/7, and expand our reach to consumers located in areas in the Philippines that currently have no access to a Toby’s Sports physical store,” he concluded.

In line with the new campaign, Toby’s Sports’ online store will be giving away limited edition #WeGotThis statement shirts to its first 100 customers today. The new campaign will be rolled out in phases with several planned activations throughout the year, with the #WeGotThis storytelling continuing at brand events, retail touch points, and various digital channels.

What one can achieve, a team can do better. Meet TeamBato: a band of fearless iron men and women from the Philippines who’ve come togethe...

What one can achieve, a team can do better.

Meet TeamBato: a band of fearless iron men and women from the Philippines who’ve come together to conquer some of history’s toughest races in true Filipino style.

The team first formed when a number of Filipinos in Singapore joined the Lion City’s inaugural Spartan Race in 2015. The first of the race’s Trifecta Series, the Spartan Sprint was difficult enough to push them past their limits as they ploughed through 20 to 23 obstacles on a three- to five-mile course.

From climbing steep ramps to crossing mud and even fire, TeamBato quickly realized that on top of having to prepare physically and mentally for the race, they also needed to rely on one another to emerge victorious. After completing the Spartan Sprint, the group started training in weekly workouts to better prepare for succeeding events. It was then that the Filipino spirit of friendship and community awakened in each member.

TeamBato soon progressed to the Trifecta’s more arduous races—the eight- to ten-mile Spartan Super composed of 24 to 29 obstacles, and the 12- to 14-mile Spartan Beast covering 30 to 35 obstacles set on unpredictable terrain. As they advanced from one race to the next, the same values they formed during their Spartan workouts continued to inspire them to support each other as well as fellow runners so everyone can complete the challenge at hand.

“We prepared to run without help, to conquer our personal goals and test our physical capabilities. However, the bayanihan spirit held on,” team leader Xenos Soto said. Bayanihan is a core Filipino value where fellow neighbors work together as a community to achieve a common goal. “Not only did we strategize throughout the race, we also offered ourselves to aid other athletes and pull them across the fiery finish line. In the end, our team managed to finish strong,” Xenos added.

As one big barkada or group of friends with over 30 members, TeamBato recognizes the importance of everyone’s support to individual success. Albert Barba, who’s fondly called tatay or ‘father’ by the team for being the eldest, believes he owes a huge part of his personal wins—including a Spartan Trifecta—to the encouragement given by fellow members.

“Every Spartan Race was challenging for me, but our team would always cheer me on, pushing me to the finish line,” Barba explained.

Now 48 years old, Barba says he joins the Spartan Race to challenge himself physically. He is currently looking forward to finishing another trifecta with TeamBato as well as participating in the Hurricane Heat—a unique Spartan event designed to break individuals down over and over again through a series of obstacles and missions until they form into a single solid team.

TeamBato’s dedication to the group is no different from what contenders must learn to do in the American competition series Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge. Described as the world’s most brutal obstacle race, the one-mile run not only tests the physical and mental limits of participating teams, it also pushes each five-member group to help and motivate one another so everyone can work together as a single unit—all the way to the final hurdle.

Catch the finale of Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge on June 3, Saturday, 9:35PM, first and exclusive on RTL CBS Extreme.

Planning a wedding in the South is difficult, but what if in one event you found all the connections you needed to make your dream weddin...

Planning a wedding in the South is difficult, but what if in one event you found all the connections you needed to make your dream wedding come true?

The "Bells & Vows" Wedding Showcase is an event especially organized to introduce couples who reside in the South Metro to the best wedding aficionados who are also from the South.

More than just a wedding showcase, it is also about connecting with people on a deeper level. Weddings are one of the most important celebrations in our lives, it's only right that we involve only the people whom we can really trust. So mark you calendars because the event is FREE ADMISSION!

Summer is not just about the beaches and escaping the city. In Singapore, Ultra which is an outdoor electronic music festival which debut...

Summer is not just about the beaches and escaping the city. In Singapore, Ultra which is an outdoor electronic music festival which debuted in 2015. This year, it's happening at the Ultra Park, Bayfront Ave with bigger and even better performers. Check out the DJs who will be performing at the Ultra Singapore 2017.

Now I don't know what your electronic music festival knowledge is at but this right here ladies and gents, is THE holy grail of all outdoor music festivals. This is it right here and it doesn't get any better than this. Now, how do you score tickets? Easy. Mercedes Benz Philippines is giving you guys a chance to win a 2-day Ultra Singapore ticket, with roundtrip airfare, 2-day accommodation and access to the Mercedes-Benz Suite. You ask how? we easy, just follow steps:

UNIQLO celebrate its fifth anniversary by thanking customers in with special in-store offers, and prizes to be won through the UNIQLO Spi...

UNIQLO celebrate its fifth anniversary by thanking customers in with special in-store offers, and prizes to be won through the UNIQLO Spin to Win game. On the anniversary month, customers will also have a chance to win gift certificates, Uber coupons and the grand prize, a trip for two to Japan.

“Since our entry to the Philippines in 2012, UNIQLO has made a commitment to make the good lives of Filipinos better by providing quality clothing for everyone.” shared Katsumi Kubota, Chief Operating Officer, UNIQLO Philippines. “In celebration of our fifth anniversary, we would like to thank our customers for making UNIQLO LifeWear part of their lives.”

Using the Spin to Win mini-game (available only through the UNIQLO app), customers spin a wheel for a chance to win exciting prizes. Customers are entitled to spin once per day, and can earn an additional spin per day by sharing the app on Facebook.

Customers can also win UNIQLO and Uber coupons valued at PHP100 redeemable in the Spin to Win App, while one winner of a pair of return flights to Tokyo will be announced each week.

Exclusive Offers in Stores

Customers can also watch out for the weekly in-store promotions starting May 5 until June 1.

Offers include select UT graphic t-shirt for men and women at Php490 (from Php590) and select Baby’s UT items at Php290 (from Php390). Special offers are also available on select Men’s Cargo Easy Shorts at Php490 (from Php790), Women’s RELACO Shorts at Php490 (from Php590) and select Kids’ shorts at Php290 (from Php390). More special offers are available throughout the month.

Limited Edition 5th Anniversary Gift Card

A limited edition 5th Anniversary Gift Card is available for purchase and valid through November 2017. Cards have a value of PHP500 and make a great gift for family and friends.

For more details on the 5th Anniversary campaign, customers can visit the UNIQLO Philippines’ website at www.uniqlo.com/ph and the social media accounts, Facebook (facebook.com/uniqlo.ph), Twitter (twitter.com/uniqloph) and Instagram (Instagram.com/uniqlophofficial).